You accidentally removed a trusted device from your account
You haven't locked yourself out. Removing a trusted device just means it has to go through the full sign-in check again. Sign in with your password and your two-factor code, and you can mark it as trusted again straight away.
A trusted device is one that skips the two-factor security check because you told your account it's safe. When you remove it from the trusted list, it goes back to asking for full verification. This is easy to fix — sign in once with your password and two-factor code, then mark your device as trusted again.
- ✓Have your account password ready — you'll need it to sign in
- ✓Know where your two-factor codes come from (text messages, an authenticator app, or a prompt on another device)
- ✓Have your backup codes accessible
Fix-IT-Bot will walk you through each step, just tap, no typing needed.
Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Panicking and thinking they're permanently locked out — removing a trusted device does not lock the account
- Not checking for backup codes before assuming there's no way in
- Signing in successfully but forgetting to tick the 'Trust this device' box, so it keeps asking for codes
Signs you need professional help
- If you removed your only trusted device and can't complete two-factor authentication to sign in, give us a call and we'll help you regain access using your backup codes or account recovery.
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